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Protea Australis Ruby
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Protea ‘Australis Ruby’ is a stunning, long-lived evergreen shrub renowned for its large, deep ruby-red blooms and bold foliage. This hardy Proteaceae variety makes a striking feature in gardens, producing magnificent flowers that are ideal for both display and cutting. With its strong form, long flowering period, and ability to thrive in challenging conditions, it’s an exceptional choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
Flowers:
Large, cup-shaped flowers in a rich ruby-red shade appear from late winter to spring. Each bloom is framed by soft, velvety bracts and makes a beautiful cut flower with a long vase life. Flowers are nectar-rich and attract birds, bees, and other pollinators.
Foliage:
Large, leathery green leaves with a slightly glossy surface provide a bold, structural backdrop to the vivid blooms. Evergreen and dense year-round.
Fruit:
Woody seed heads follow flowering, typical of Protea species.
Form and Size:
Upright, rounded shrub growing approximately 1.5–2m high x 1.5–2m wide.
Growing Conditions:
Thrives in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Tolerates light frost and coastal conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils.
Uses:
Perfect as a specimen shrub, in native or coastal gardens, or for cut flower production. Works well in mixed borders for year-round structure and seasonal colour.
Maintenance:
Low maintenance. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.
Notes:
A hardy variety bred for strong form and vivid colour. Performs well in nutrient-poor soils and exposed sites.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with other Proteaceae such as Leucospermum, Leucadendron, and Banksia, as well as ornamental grasses and succulents.
Common Name: Australis Ruby Protea
Botanical Name: Protea ‘Australis Ruby’
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Cultivar, garden hybrid
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- We Offer a local Sunshine Coast delivery service in our Truck.
- Areas outside the Sunshine Coast are delivered by Professional Plant Delivery Services
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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